Diplomat News Network – Somalia & Global News

Amin Guled

Amin Guled – Chief Political and Security Reporter
Covers political, security, and economic developments across North and Latin America. He provides authoritative reporting and insight into current affairs. Based in Washington, D.C.
Journalists at Diplomat News Network adhere to the Editorial Code of Ethics.
Rescue workers and residents sift through rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela, after powerful earthquakes left widespread destruction and thousands of casualties.

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 1,430, Officials Say

28/06/2026 - 07:40:01
0 Comments
252
Amin Guled
Caracas (Diplomat.so) - Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported on Saturday that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, as nationwide search and rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction.
U.S. President Donald Trump receives Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during an official visit in Washington, D.C. (File photo / Archive).

Trump Notifies Congress on $700M Türkiye Jet Engine Deal

26/06/2026 - 03:45:34
0 Comments
924
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified the United States Congress on Thursday, June 25, of its intention to approve a foreign military sale exceeding $700 million for fighter jet engines to Türkiye, according to congressional records…
A family stands across a US military vehicle parked on the outskirts of Rumaylan in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province. (AFP)

US Court Backs End of Haiti, Syria TPS Protections

25/06/2026 - 20:53:20
0 Comments
331
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 25, that the Trump administration may move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals and approximately 6,100 Syrians, removing a key legal barrier to the administration's…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Backs Free Hormuz Passage During Truce

21/06/2026 - 06:07:45
0 Comments
4247
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday, June 20, that no fees will be imposed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire with Iran or afterward, except under United States conditions if peace talks fail, in a Truth Social post from…
US Vice President JD Vance.

US-Iran memo outlines 60-day deal framework

18/06/2026 - 19:41:39
0 Comments
647
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The White House submitted to the US Congress on Thursday the full text of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, following reporting by Reuters, outlining an immediate cessation of military operations, a 60-day negotiation period, and phased…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Iran Agreement

18/06/2026 - 14:57:20
0 Comments
585
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The Donald Trump administration on Thursday, June 18, defended a memorandum of understanding signed with Iran aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, as political backlash intensified in Washington from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers over its scope,…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says Iran deal could be signed tomorrow or next day

17/06/2026 - 20:51:57
0 Comments
1002
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, June 17, that a nuclear-related agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed soon, adding that Tehran has shown willingness to proceed with the deal, according to remarks made during a press…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks during a press briefing in Port-au-Prince, highlighting concerns over Haiti's security mandate on June 17, 2026.

Kenya-led Haiti mission needs stronger backing: Guterres

17/06/2026 - 18:38:10
0 Comments
6913
Amin Guled
Port-au-Prince (Diplomat.so) - António Guterres, Secretary-General of United Nations, said on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Port-au-Prince that the Kenyan-led security deployment in Haiti lacked a sufficiently robust mandate to address escalating gang violence.
US President Donald Trump

Trump: Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz, Lifts Naval Blockade

15/06/2026 - 02:17:33
0 Comments
645
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday, June 15, that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have finalized a comprehensive agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz and immediately lifting the US naval blockade, marking a major shift in…
Members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during a deployment in Darfur amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in western Sudan.

Sudan Accuses RSF of Abuse in Nyala and El Fasher Jails

14/06/2026 - 16:56:28
0 Comments
878
Amin Guled
New York (Diplomat.so) – Sudan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has submitted a detailed memorandum to the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary-General alleging widespread and systematic violations of international humanitarian law in detention facilities controlled by the Rapid Support…

India Protests After US Strike on Citebelle Tanker

10/06/2026 - 23:10:32
0 Comments
480
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said a U.S. fighter aircraft fired on the oil tanker Citebelle in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, after the vessel allegedly attempted to transport Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions and repeatedly refused orders from…
Marco Rubio

US Revokes 600+ Visas in Birth Tourism Crackdown

10/06/2026 - 21:08:58
0 Comments
503
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The U.S. Department of State announced on Wednesday, June 10, that it has dismantled multiple international birth tourism networks, revoked hundreds of visas, and intensified enforcement efforts across several regions to prevent foreigners from obtaining U.S. visitor…
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Labels Somali Referee's U.S. Entry Denial Shameful

09/06/2026 - 20:53:37
0 Comments
876
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States on June 6, preventing him from participating in preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and ending what would…

Trump Signals Response After Apache Crash Near Hormuz

09/06/2026 - 20:27:20
0 Comments
1557
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States may be compelled to respond after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8 during a patrol mission, as U.S. military officials continued investigating the incident.

Hillary Clinton Condemns U.S. Entry Denial of Somali Referee

09/06/2026 - 20:06:11
0 Comments
378
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State and the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential nominee, criticized the United States' decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, saying on Tuesday that World Cup host nations should not…
UN Security Council.

UN Security Council Votes South Sudan Sanctions Renewal

29/05/2026 - 20:28:12
0 Comments
1756
Amin Guled
New York (Diplomat.so) - UN Security Council adopted a resolution at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, 29 May, renewing sanctions on South Sudan for 12 months, including an arms embargo, travel bans, asset freezes, and extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts supporting the sanctions…
Washington Dulles International Airport is the main international airport serving Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

US imposes airport screening for arrivals from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

22/05/2026 - 00:45:02
0 Comments
1117
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday, May 21, that US citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda,…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Says US May Strike Iran if Nuclear Deal Fails

21/05/2026 - 00:20:18
0 Comments
1692
Amin Guled
New London, Connecticut (Diplomat.so) – President Donald J. Trump said on Wednesday May 20 at U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London Connecticut that US may escalate military action against Iran if nuclear talks fail while.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting, amid escalating diplomatic tensions over Iran nuclear negotiations.

Trump, Netanyahu Clash Over Iran Talks in Tense Call

20/05/2026 - 23:52:04
0 Comments
1520
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Iran nuclear negotiations in a tense phone call on Tuesday, May 19, linking Washington and Tel Aviv as regional mediators pushed revised diplomatic proposals and both leaders…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Offers Iran Final Chance for Nuclear Talks

20/05/2026 - 18:06:33
0 Comments
418
Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - President of the United States Donald Trump said on Wednesday, May 20, at the White House in Washington that the United States will give Iran final opportunity to negotiate.